Estonia says it is ready to host F-35 nuclear fighters on its territory

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Estonia declares readiness to host nuclear-capable F-35 jets on its territory
Estonia declares readiness to host nuclear-capable F-35 jets on its territory (X @MoD_Estonia)

The Estonian Minister of Defence, Hanno Pevkur, stated that the country is prepared to host British F-35A fighters capable of carrying nuclear weapons, assuring that “the door is always open for allies.”

The statement comes amid rising tensions in the region, with NATO reinforcing its presence in the Baltic.

The move follows a report by the Estonian Ministry of Defence on September 19 of an alleged airspace violation by three Russian MiG-31 fighters near the island of Vaindlo in the Gulf of Finland. NATO quickly responded by sending F-35s to intercept the aircraft, while Russia denied the violation, stating that the route had passed through neutral waters of the Baltic Sea.

The episode occurs in the context of heightened alert by the Alliance, prompted by Russian drone attacks on Poland on September 10, which required immediate action by NATO air forces. The situation led NATO leaders to discuss clearer rules of engagement in response to incidents involving Russian aircraft in the region.

Source: Militarnyi | Photo: X @MoD_Estonia | This content was created with the help of AI and reviewed by the editorial team

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